Bank of England cuts key UK interest rate to 4.50% as economy stagnates
The Bank of England has cut its main interest rate for the third time in six months with the British economy struggling to post any meaningful growth. In a statement Thursday, the bank said the nine-member Monetary Policy Committee lowered its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.
Bank of England cuts main interest rate by quarter-point to 4.50% as British economy stagnates
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Bank of England cuts key UK interest rate as fears grow over the economy
Most economists had already predicted the nine-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) would lower the bank's main interest rate. But, in a surprise move, two MPC members voted for a larger cut.
Bank of England cuts rates and growth outlook, sees inflation 'bump'
The Bank of England cut interest rates by a quarter-point and some policymakers wanted a bigger move to offset a slowdown, but the BoE said it would be careful about further moves in the face of an expected inflation spike and global economic uncertainty.
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Shock for UK as Bank of England halves its economic growth prediction
The BoE's predictions follow its decision on Thursday to cut its main interest rate for the third time in six months. The bank now predicts that the British economy will only grow by 0.75% this year,
Bank of England halves UK growth projection and cuts main interest rate to 4.50%
The Bank of England halved its growth projection for the British economy this year as it cut its main interest rate for the third time in six months
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